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Fri, Aug 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – Mon, Sep 2, 2024, 9:00 PM
- Bethalto City Park
- 213 North Prairie Street
- Bethalto, IL, 62010
- United States
The annual Bethalto Homecoming tradition began as a way to honor the soldiers returning from World War I. A maple tree was planted in the area for every soldier who returned from the war, and a picnic was held for residents to congregate and socialize. Over the years, the celebration of servicemen returning from duty has evolved into a weekend-long event for local residents and visitors.
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Thursday, August 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Grove Memorial Park
- Corner of Market & Main St.
- Grafton , IL
- United States
From late May to early August, enjoy the annual Grafton concert series Music in the Park. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and listen to live bands and performers from The Grove Memorial Park gazebo in downtown Grafton which overlooks the beautiful Mississippi River!
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park
- 4550 College Avenue
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Take a trip back in time to see what Illinois once looked like. The 27 acre tall grass Heartland Prairie is an isolated patches of prairie that remains in Illinois. Guides from The Nature Institute in Godfrey and the Piasa Palisades Group of the Sierra Club will lead you along the trails and help you identify a variety of wildflowers and grasses.
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Sunday, August 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Pere Marqutte State Park Lodge
- 13653 Lodge Boulevard
- Grafton, IL, 62037
- United States
There’s more to the Peach Festival than just peaches. Festival goers can also pick up a variety of other fresh produce, shop craft vendors, try their hand at Peach Pit-Pitching, enjoy live music, and kids can participate in special activities. Come out to Pere Marquette State Park for a peachy day!
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Saturday, August 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater
- 1 Riverfront Drive
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
The City of Alton is partnering with Sauce Magazine to welcome the annual Alton Food Truck Festival to the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater with great food options and live musical entertainment. This event features food trucks from around the region offering global street food cuisine. Live music performed by The Breakdown Shakedown will be showcased on the Amphitheater's stage.
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Sat, Aug 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sun, Aug 25, 2024, 5:00 PM
- Grafton Boatworks
- 400 Front Street
- Grafton, IL, 62037
- United States
Grafton is host to one of the area's largest flea markets in the voluminous Boatworks building alongside the Loading Dock. You won't want to miss this fabulous flea market on the river! 70 plus dealers with all types of goods, antiques glassware, tools, candles, furniture and good old-fashioned junk!
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Sat, Aug 24, 2024, 7:00 AM – Sun, Aug 25, 2024, 4:00 PM
- Tri-County Antique Club Grounds
- 23946 Illinois 3
- Dow, IL, 62022
- United States
The Tri-County Antique Club was formed to promote the appreciation of agricultural history, through the restoration and preservation of antique and classic automobiles, gas and steam tractors, farm machinery and other equipment of historical value. The Olden Days Festival is its annual event to make these available for public viewing.
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Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – Sun, Aug 25, 2024, 10:00 PM
- St. Paul Catholic Church
- 1412 9th Street
- Highland, IL, 62249
- United States
Kirchenfest, which is German for "Church Festival," is one of the largest church festivals in Southern Illinois with the event spreading over six acres on the grounds of St. Paul Parish. Beginning in 1970 the festival has a German theme, as the Highland community is primarily Swiss and German heritage.
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Thursday, August 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Grove Memorial Park
- Corner of Market & Main St.
- Grafton , IL
- United States
From late May to early August, enjoy the annual Grafton concert series Music in the Park. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and listen to live bands and performers from The Grove Memorial Park gazebo in downtown Grafton which overlooks the beautiful Mississippi River!
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Thursday, August 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Grove Memorial Park
- Corner of Market & Main St.
- Grafton , IL
- United States
From late May to early August, enjoy the annual Grafton concert series Music in the Park. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and listen to live bands and performers from The Grove Memorial Park gazebo in downtown Grafton which overlooks the beautiful Mississippi River!
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park
- 4550 College Avenue
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Take a trip back in time to see what Illinois once looked like. The 27 acre tall grass Heartland Prairie is an isolated patches of prairie that remains in Illinois. Guides from The Nature Institute in Godfrey and the Piasa Palisades Group of the Sierra Club will lead you along the trails and help you identify a variety of wildflowers and grasses.
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Sat, Aug 10, 2024, 5:00 PM – Sun, Aug 11, 2024, 9:00 PM
- St Mary's Church
- 115 Main Street
- Brussels, IL, 62013
- United States
This annual two-day picnic is sponsored by St. Mary's Church. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this festive event in the heart of picturesque Calhoun County. Saturday features BBQ and fish, Turtle soup, games and music. Sunday features Family style chicken & beef dinner, country store and raffle.
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Saturday, August 10, 2024, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Illinois Boots and Saddle Club Arena
- 3043 Harris Lane
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Since 1960, the Illinois Boots and Saddle Club has been a place for equine enthusiasts to come together. The club hosts horse Fun Shows through the spring, summer, and fall that are open to the public to watch as they demonstrate different skills including pole, barrel, and flag maneucers.
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Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Downtown Alton
- 200 Piasa Street
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
This event features local original musicians along with a variety of artists in a number of Downtown Alton venues, and a craft brewery paired with each location. Your ticket gains you access to live concerts at each location, a commemorative glass, samples of craft beer at each location, and shuttle transportation between venues.
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Thursday, August 8, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Grove Memorial Park
- Corner of Market & Main St.
- Grafton , IL
- United States
From late May to early August, enjoy the annual Grafton concert series Music in the Park. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and listen to live bands and performers from The Grove Memorial Park gazebo in downtown Grafton which overlooks the beautiful Mississippi River!
